Business Support Officer - Industries

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Shire of Loddon; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety seeks a Business Support Officer to help run work and training programs at Loddon Prison and Middleton. You will support managers, assist prisoners’ preparation for work after release, and handle office tasks including meetings, rosters, and payments.

The role covers purchase orders, cost tracking, reporting, and safety record keeping. It may require direct prisoner contact and occasional cross-area support within the prisons.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; strong administration or business support skills preferred.
• Experience or qualification in office management and administration is advantageous.
• Familiarity with safety practices relevant to manufacturing and service industries is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide reliable office support and arrange meetings for Loddon Prison and Middleton.
• Manage purchase orders, track production costs and maintain financial records.
• Prepare clear reports and analyze data to improve services.

Skills

Administration

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Oracle

PIMS

JETS

Centurion

Job description

Help prisoners build work skills through your day-to-day support.Support prison industries at Loddon Prison and Middleton.Put your office skills to work in a role with purpose.Enjoy varied tasks, from managing orders to tracking budgets and supporting staff.Fixed-term, full-time role for 12 months, earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.About usLoddon Prison consists of a 477-bed medium risk facility, and Middleton a 236-bed restricted minimum facility.What you will doAs business support officer, you will help run work and training programs at Loddon Prison and Middleton. You will support managers and help prisoners prepare for work after release.You will:provide reliable office support, arrange meetings and help manage staff rostersmanage purchase orders, track production costs and keep accurate financial recordsprepare clear reports, review data and suggest ways to improve servicescoordinate prisoner pay, job changes and work history recordsmaintain detailed safety records, including tool and chemical registers, and help staff use computer systems.The role may be required to cover leave or provide support for other administrative areas within Loddon Prison and Middleton. This position may also require direct prisoner contact.About youYou do not need formal qualifications for this role. You can bring strong administration or business support skills to help you succeed.You should also have:computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, Oracle, PIMS, JETS and Centurionoffice management and administration qualifications or experienceworkplace safety knowledge relevant to manufacturing and service industriesclear communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt, work with others and support an inclusive workplace.To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Kushal Khamar at [e-mail] and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.How to applyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:Child safe statement of commitmentThe Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.